Lemon Basil Mayonnaise Recipe

Elevate your sandwiches, salads, and more with this bright and zesty Lemon Basil Mayonnaise! This simple, fresh recipe from Ontario's LCBO Food & Drink magazine is ready in minutes. A burst of lemon and fragrant basil transforms ordinary mayonnaise into something extraordinary.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 157.1 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Basil Mayonnaise

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How to Make Lemon Basil Mayonnaise

  1. Zest one lemon using a microplane or fine grater, reserving about 1 teaspoon of zest.
  2. Juice the lemon, yielding approximately 2 tablespoons of juice.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, the lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Stir gently until well combined.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (adding more lemon juice, zest, basil, or pepper to your liking).
  7. Serve immediately or chill for later. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

9g

Carbs

3g